Roof Upgrades, Kitchen Renovations Among Medford FD Improvements

MEDFORD, MA — Upgrades and repairs began at all of Medford's fire stations in February. In July, the city issued a Request for Qualifications to begin the design feasibility process for a new or renovated fire headquarters.

The latest work to be done is replacing the roof at Engine 6 on Ames Street, according to the city. To date, work in progress or already completed also includes:

• An evaluation committee is currently reviewing responses to the RFQ for an Owners Project Manager (OPM) for Fire Headquarters. An OPM is expected to be hired in September.
• Roof renovations at Engine 6 are currently underway. (Photos attached)
• Design for roof renovations at Engines 4 and 5 are nearly complete, and bids will be solicited in the coming weeks. We applied for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for the Engine 4 roof renovation, while Engine 5 roof renovation will be funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
• Structural analysis of the Engine 3 Apparatus Bay Floor is almost complete, and bids will be solicited in the coming weeks. We applied for CPA funds for this project.

• Kitchen Renovations at Engines 2 & 5 have been contracted, and cabinetry has been ordered.
• Replacement of light fixtures with LED light fixtures at Engines 2-5 are currently being scheduled.
• Replacing electrical outlets at Engines 2-6.
• Repairing or replacing overhead doors at Engines 2-6.
• Installation of water re-circulator at Engine 6.
• Repairing or replacing window shades.
• We are in the early planning stages for a window replacement project at Engines 2-6.